Ingredients
3 1/4 cups (425 grams) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
3 1/4 cups (430 grams) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon honey or granulated sugar
1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water (about 110°F)
Instructions
1-Mix the flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl until combined.
2-Add warm water and stir until the dough is shaggy with no dry flour, then cover and let it rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
3-On a floured surface, fold the dough over itself several times to form a round ball, flour the top, and flip it onto parchment paper smooth side up.
4-Shape into a circle, cover loosely, and let it rest while you preheat the oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside for 20-30 minutes.
5-Carefully transfer the dough with parchment into the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
6-Remove the lid and bake for another 10-20 minutes until the crust is golden, then cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
1-Mix the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast until combined.
2-Add warm water and stir until mixed with no dry flour, then cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour at room temperature.
3-Follow the shaping, heating, and baking steps as in the traditional version above.
Last Step:
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⚖️ Use a kitchen scale or spoon flour to measure accurately.
🌡️ Keep water between 105-110°F for best yeast activation.
🌿 Customize dough by adding herbs, garlic, or seasonings.
🔥 Preheat Dutch oven for perfect crust and use parchment for easy transfer.
🥖 Store bread wrapped in foil and plastic for up to a week without refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes active
- Rise time: 12 to 18 hours (overnight) or 1 hour (faster version)
- Cook Time: 30 to 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: No-knead baking
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice